I'm looking for information on Albert C. Norris (1853 in England - 1904 Athol? MA) and Ellen McDonald (~1854 in Ireland- 1888 Athol, MA). At the time of her death they had 5 children (Albert C., Herbert, Alice Francis, Minnie and John) who were taken to the Alms House in Athol, MA on 11/5/1888. Minnie was removed on 11/20/1888 and Albert on 4/31/1891. The other three children were taken to the Home for Little Wanderers and later placed on an Orphan Train. They were raised by three related families in Kosciusko Co., IN; were never adopted and knew they were brothers and sister. My questions: How did Ellen die? What happened to Albert and the son who was taken back? What happened to Minnie? What other information is available? John was my husband's grandfather. Flora

1880 census will give approximate birth dates for all. Possibly the son Albert was old enough to work out by himself in 1891. Albert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1853> England Self Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1854> Ireland Wife Mary Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1875> Massachusetts Daughter Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1875> Massachusetts Daughter Albert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1876> Massachusetts Son Herbert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1879> Massachusetts Son